There’s Kyla Linde, my villain litmus. Jacqueline Mellow, who is always prepped to help this Texan girl bring New York to life. BB Easton’s always waiting to remind me that none of this matters and we’re all gonna die (burgers and fries, nobody dies. Aka, Frankie Says Relax). Tina Lynne is at the ready, just waiting to help however she can, usually by helping me run the insanity that is book signings and social media and book mailing and swag, forever and ever, amen. Carrie Ann Ryan always has words of encouragement to spare, even when she’s spread thin—though you’d never, ever know she was. She’s simply that kind.

My betas never let me down. When I make Kris Duplantier cry, it’s the equivalent of winning a major award. Sarah Green always tells me the truth, even when it stings, following it up with all the ways she believes in me. Danielle Legasse forever makes me feel like a queen, even when I’m certain I’m pond scum. Heather Monroe gives the most sound, vital feedback, and has made this book so much better for it.

To my production crew—Jenn Watson and Sarah Ferguson at Social Butterfly, Jovana Shirley at Unforeseen Editing, Ellie McLove at Gray Ink, Nadine Richards at Inkstain designs, and Najla Qamber for putting together promotional resources. Every single one of you is vital to me, and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you. Thank you, so much.

To all of my bloggers—you make the book world go ‘round. Thank you so much for all your hard work, dedication, and the joy of books that you bring to the world.

And readers—Thank you. Thank you for reading, for spending your time in my brain and heart, for loving books. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Also by Staci Hart

CONTEMPORARY STANDALONES

Bad Habits

With a Twist (Bad Habits 1)

A ballerina living out her fantasies about her high school crush realizes real love is right in front of her in this slow-burn friends-to-lovers romantic comedy.

Chaser (Bad Habits 2)

He’d trade his entire fortune for a real chance with his best friend’s little sister.

Last Call (Bad Habits 3)

All he’s ever wanted was a second chance, but she’ll resist him at every turn, no matter how much she misses him.

The Austens

Wasted Words (Inspired by Emma)

She’s just an adorkable, matchmaking book nerd who could never have a shot with her gorgeous best friend and roommate.

A Thousand Letters (Inspired by Persuasion)

Fate brings them together after seven years for a second chance they never thought they’d have in this lyrical story about love, loss, and moving on.

A Little Too Late (Follow up to A Thousand Letters)

A story of finding love when all seems lost and finding home when you’re far away from everything you’ve known.

Living Out Loud (Inspired by Sense & Sensibility)

Annie wants to live while she can, as fully as she can, not knowing how deeply her heart could break.